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How far is Lightning Ridge from Port Hedland?

The distance between Port Hedland (Port Hedland International Airport) and Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) is 1939 miles / 3121 kilometers / 1685 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Port Hedland (PHE) to Lightning Ridge (LHG) is 2844 miles / 4577 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 17 minutes.

Port Hedland International Airport – Lightning Ridge Airport

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1939
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3121
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1685
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Distance from Port Hedland to Lightning Ridge

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Port Hedland to Lightning Ridge. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1939.367 miles
  • 3121.108 kilometers
  • 1685.264 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1937.159 miles
  • 3117.555 kilometers
  • 1683.345 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Port Hedland to Lightning Ridge?

The estimated flight time from Port Hedland International Airport to Lightning Ridge Airport is 4 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Port Hedland International Airport (PHE) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG)

On average, flying from Port Hedland to Lightning Ridge generates about 212 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 212 kilograms equals 467 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Port Hedland to Lightning Ridge

See the map of the shortest flight path between Port Hedland International Airport (PHE) and Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG).

Airport information

Origin Port Hedland International Airport
City: Port Hedland
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: PHE
ICAO Code: YPPD
Coordinates: 20°22′40″S, 118°37′33″E
Destination Lightning Ridge Airport
City: Lightning Ridge
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: LHG
ICAO Code: YLRD
Coordinates: 29°27′24″S, 147°59′2″E